Ruslan Pateev
Sarasota
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced educator and coach with a strong background in physical
education, youth development, and sports leadership. Demonstrated success in engaging
middle and high school students in physical activity, promoting healthy habits, and creating inclusive
environments that support physical, emotional, and social growth. Experienced in designing
developmentally appropriate physical education lessons, coaching student-athletes, and
fostering a lifelong love of movement and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver/Trainer
Amazon
08.2025 - Current
- Trained new delivery drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Developed training materials to enhance driver onboarding experience.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in delivery processes.
- Implemented best practices for route optimization and time management.
Physical Education & Varsity Basketball Coach
Sarasota High School
07.2024 - 08.2025
- - Lead PE warm-ups and team conditioning activities
- Support student-athlete development through goal setting and mentorship
- Integrate teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship into daily practice
Coach of 5-6th (12U) team
Wave Basketball Academy
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Organized and Led over 100+ practices
- Won 10+ Travel team tournaments
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
Coach of 5-6th (12U) team
Wave Basketball Academy
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Organized and Led over 100+ practices
- Won 10+ Travel team tournaments
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
Coach
Nike Summer Camp
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Girls Camp June 26-30
- Boys Camp June- August 2023-2024
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
Coach of 15U team
Suncoast Basketball Academy
07.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Basketball Player / Team Captain
BC Khimki Professional Basketball Club
12.2020 - 12.2022
Professional Basketball Player
BC Moscow Basketball Association
12.2018 - 12.2021
Professional Basketball Player
Legia Polish Men's Basketball Club
12.2017 - 12.2019
Education
Associate's Degree - Basketball Coach Education
National Academy of Additional Professional
Moscow, Russia01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Family Science and Human Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Student Engagement & Motivation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Positive Behavior Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Organization
- Data Analytics
- Video Coordination (Hudl / Synergy)
- Microsoft Office
- Youth engagement
- Youth and health fitness
- Basketball fundamentals
- Driver assessment
- Patience and tolerance
- Team leadership qualities
- Performance monitoring techniques
- Stress management techniques
Certification
- USA Basketball Coach license
- NFHS Certification
- CPR/First Aid
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Coaching Experience
- Wave Basketball Academy, Head Coach of 5/6th (11/12U) team, 2023-Present
- Suncoast Basketball Academy, Coach of 15U team, August - October 2023
- Nike Summer Camp, Multiple Girls Camps and Multiple Boys Camp, June - August 2024/1014
- Sarasota High School, Assistant Coach Varsity Basketball team - August 2024 - current
Awards And Accolades
- Winner of EuroCup Basketball (2014-2015)
- Russian National Team (2014-2015)
- Gold Medalist of United Youth VTB League (2013-2014)
- Silver Medalist of United VTB League (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Arizona State Basketball Men's Basketball Team (2009-2013)
- Master of Sports of Russia of International Class Award
Timeline
Delivery Driver/Trainer
Amazon
08.2025 - Current
Physical Education & Varsity Basketball Coach
Sarasota High School
07.2024 - 08.2025
Coach of 15U team
Suncoast Basketball Academy
07.2023 - 10.2023
Coach
Nike Summer Camp
05.2023 - 07.2024
Coach of 5-6th (12U) team
Wave Basketball Academy
12.2022 - 06.2025
Coach of 5-6th (12U) team
Wave Basketball Academy
12.2022 - 06.2025
Professional Basketball Player / Team Captain
BC Khimki Professional Basketball Club
12.2020 - 12.2022
Professional Basketball Player
BC Moscow Basketball Association
12.2018 - 12.2021
Professional Basketball Player
Legia Polish Men's Basketball Club
12.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Family Science and Human Development
Arizona State University
Associate's Degree - Basketball Coach Education
National Academy of Additional Professional